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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.90, 320.78 and 104.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.90, 320.78 and 104.21 is: 156.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.90 : 320.78 = 104.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.90/320.78 = 104.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.90x = 320.78 × 104.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.90x = 33,426.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,426.36/213.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.27

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